Snakehead: alternatives and connections

Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent: American Indians.

A light, loose over-garment, like a smock frock, worn especially by workingmen in France; also, a loose coat of any material, as the u…

To embrace, hence; to encompass.

The top or head of anything.

A South American bird, of the genus Aramus, allied to the rails.

A hinge having one strap perpendicular and the other strap horizontal giving it the form of an Egyptian or T cross.

Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly e…

To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.

Having an even and horizontal surface, or nearly so, without prominences or depressions; level without inclination; plane.

A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who…

Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.

One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything.

Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped.

Of or pertaining to a particular place, or to a definite region or portion of space; restricted to one place or region; as, a local cu…

An open box car used on railroads. Compare Lorry.

An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted…

Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments…

A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving s…